Record ID
248565
Creator
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864.
Object title
'Tis my father's song / one of the last ballads written and composed by Stephen C. Foster.
Uniform title
Little ballad girl
Published
Cincinnati (66 West 4th St., Cincinnati) : John Church, Jr., c1865.
Notes
First edition with this title.
For voice and piano.
Words of stanza 3 printed as text on p. 5.
"To Rev. Alexander Clark, editor of Clark's school visitor."
"Ernst."
"J.J.L."--P. 5
First line of text: Ho! little girl so dressed with care!
First line of refrain: 'Tis my father's song, and he can't live long.
First published as The little ballad girl.
For voice and piano.
Words of stanza 3 printed as text on p. 5.
"To Rev. Alexander Clark, editor of Clark's school visitor."
"Ernst."
"J.J.L."--P. 5
First line of text: Ho! little girl so dressed with care!
First line of refrain: 'Tis my father's song, and he can't live long.
First published as The little ballad girl.
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